Encaustic Gesso

Encaustic gesso is a specialized primer used to prepare surfaces like wood or canvas for encaustic painting, which involves hot wax and pigments. It combines traditional gesso—usually made from chalk, glue, or other binders—with encaustic-specific ingredients such as beeswax, damar resin, and pigments. This creates a smooth, absorbent, and durable surface that promotes adhesion of wax-based paints while preventing absorption issues. Encaustic gesso enhances the longevity and appearance of the artwork, providing a stable foundation that supports the unique properties of encaustic painting.